Preparing the Filling:
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan.
Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
Incorporate the ground meat and cook until browned.
Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the cooked rice and chopped parsley.
Let the filling cool slightly before adding the egg. Mix thoroughly.
Rolling Magic:
Take a cabbage leaf and trim the tough center stem.
Place a generous scoop of the filling onto the leaf’s center.
Fold in the sides and roll it into a neat bundle.
Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Crafting the Tomato Blanket:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
For the tomato sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan.
Pour in the tomato puree, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
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